DX18 18 Channel System Generation 2 Md2

Features

Powerful Features for the Expert Pilot.

The Spektrum™ AirWare™ software that comes in the DX18 transmitter offers all the programming features an expert pilot could want. And the intuitive SimpleScroll™ interface makes navigating menus and changing settings as simple as "roll and click." It's almost like using a mouse.

Many Spektrum AirWare features are innovations you won't find anywhere else, innovations that make flying safer and programming easier.

Programmable Voice Alerts

With voice alerts, you can keep tabs on important functions without ever taking your eyes off what you’re flying. They can be programmed to call out what flight mode you’ve chosen or report telemetry information on demand. If an alarm goes off, you won’t have to look at the transmitter display to see what’s happening. The transmitter will tell you.

Pro-Class Programming for Sailplanes

In addition to extensive airplane and heli programming, the DX18 transmitter has the most impressive sailplane programming features you'll find in any handheld transmitter. Ten available flight modes, 5 wing types, 3 tail types, 2 motor types, flap delay with elevator compensation-it has it all. You even have the ability to adjust individual servo characteristics (end points, travel, center, etc.) for all 18 channels.

Built-In Sequencer

Program a sequence of switch-activated events with time delays between each event. For instance, with a flip of the gear switch you could have an auxiliary channel open landing gear doors, then have the retract channel lower the landing gear, followed by the auxiliary channel closing the gear doors after the gear is extended.

Built-In Servo Balancer

No more will you need a complicated network of little boxes littering your fuselage if you want to balance servos. You can precisely balance the output of CCPM swash servos or multiple servos on a single control surface using a 7-point curve mix.

Wireless Trainer Link

The wireless trainer link gives instructors the option to wirelessly ''buddy box'' with another DSM2®/DSMX® transmitter. Once bound to another transmitter, ModelMatch™ technology will allow the DX18 to re-link without having to go through the bind process again.

250 Model Memory

The enormous capacity of the DX18's on-board memory means you will rarely, if ever, need to juggle models between transmitter memory and your SD card. The model memory menu is easier to navigate too. Only memory slots with model settings saved to them will appear. You won't have to scroll through empty slots or move models around if one is deleted.

X-Plus™ Channel Expansion

Both the DX18 transmitter and its AR9020 receiver are X-Plus capable, meaning you can add up to eight extra switch channels with an X-Plus channel expansion module. You just plug the module into the AR9020 and bind it. It's just what anyone who flies complex scale models or high-performance sailplanes needs.

Stay up to date

Register your DX18 transmitter and receive alerts whenever a new AirWare version is available.

Max Out Your Functions.

Both the DX18 transmitter and its receiver are X-Plus capable, meaning you can add up to eight extra channels with an X-Plus channel expansion module. just plug the module into the receiver, bind it and then assign the extra 8 channels to any function desired. It's just what anyone who flies complex scale models or high-performance sailplanes needs.

Fly Smarter with Built-in Telemetry.

Built-in telemetry gives you real-time information on things like your model's battery voltage, signal quality, engine or motor temperature, airspeed, altitude and more. You can have the DX18 recite this information on demand using the programmable voice alerts. You also have the option of logging telemetry data to the transmitter’s SD card for review after the flight.

A Spektrum TM1000 or TM1100 Air Telemetry Module (both sold separately) and a telemetry-capable receiver are required. You will also find a wide array of Spektrum telemetry sensors for tracking just about any vital model function you can think of, and new ones are being added all the time.

Superior Ergonomics. Made to Fit the Way You Fly.

The weight distribution and ergonomics of the DX18 have been optimized to fit the way you fly. The result is a sense of balance and comfort that perfectly complements the speed and precision of DSMX technology.Notable features include:

Comfortable, no-slip rubber grips

Adjustable stick length and tension

Smooth, quad-bearing gimbals

User-adjustable mode configurations (1, 2, 3 or 4)

User-assigned switch functions

Easy-to-read backlit screen

Intuitive SimpleScroll programming interface

Key Features

Dual antenna diversity

Virtually unlimited model memory-transmitter stores up to 250 models and only populates the model list with models the user has configured

Programmable and customizable voice alerts

18 fully-proportional channels

Wireless trainer link

Built-in telemetry with vibe or voice alerts

Extensive airplane, helicopter and sailplane programming

Throttle start or switch start timer

Region settings for global compliance

16 programmable mixes

0.5% mix rate increments

Origin mixing

Flap delay and elevator compensation

11 airplane wing types

6 airplane tail types

2 canard options (1- and 2-servo) with elevon wing type

5 airplane and heli flight modes

Dual rates and expo

Active gyro trim

7-point heli throttle curve

7-point heli pitch curve

7-point heli tail curve

6 swashplate types

Swashplate timing

5 sailplane wing types

3 sailplane tail types

10 sailplane flight modes

2600mAh 2S LiPo transmitter battery

Global charging system

X-Plus™ technology expandability up to 18 channels

11ms frame rate

Large LCD screen

5 menu languages: EN, DE, FR, IT and SP

2048 resolution on the first 10 channels

Language selectable

Includes AR9020 receiver

EN328 compatible

Product Specifications

# of Channels:

18

Modulation:

DSM2®/DSMX®

Band:

2.4GHz

Receiver:

AR9020

Programming Features:

Airplane, Helicopter, and Sailplane

Model Memory:

250

Modes:

Selectable 1, 2, 3, or 4

Transmitter (Tx) Battery Type:

2600mAh LiPo

Charger:

Intl and Domestic Air Transmitter AC Adapter

Experience Level:

Advanced

Overview

Powerful Features for the Expert PilotThe Spektrum™ AirWare™ software that comes in the DX18 offers all the programming features an expert pilot could want. And the intuitive SimpleScroll™ interface makes navigating menus and changing settings as simple as "roll and click." It's almost like using a mouse.

Many Spektrum AirWare features are innovations you won't find anywhere else; innovations that make flying safer and programming easier.

Programmable Voice AlertsWith voice alerts, you can keep tabs on important functions without ever taking your eyes off what you’re flying. They can be programmed to call out what flight mode you’ve chosen or report telemetry information on demand. If an alarm goes off, you won’t have to look at the transmitter display to see what’s happening. The transmitter will tell you.

Pro-Class Programming for SailplanesIn addition to extensive airplane and heli programming, the DX18 has the most impressive sailplane programming features you'll find in any handheld transmitter. Ten available flight modes, 5 wing types, 3 tail types, 2 motor types, flap delay with elevator compensation-it has it all. You even have the ability to adjust individual servo characteristics (end points, travel, center, etc.) for all 18 channels.

Built-In Sequencer Program a sequence of switch-activated events with time delays between each event. For instance, with a flip of the gear switch you could have an auxiliary channel open landing gear doors, then have the retract channel lower the landing gear, followed by the auxiliary channel closing the gear doors after the gear is extended.

Built-In Servo BalancerNo more will you need a complicated network of little boxes littering your fuselage if you want to balance servos. You can precisely balance the output of swashplate servos or multiple servos on a single control surface with the transmitter using a 7-point curve mix.

Wireless Trainer LinkThe wireless trainer link gives instructors the option to wirelessly "buddy box" with another DSM2®†/DSMX® transmitter. Once bound to another transmitter, ModelMatch™ technology will allow the DX18 to re-link without having to go through the bind process again.

250-Model MemoryThe enormous capacity of the DX18's on-board memory means you will rarely, if ever, need to juggle models between transmitter memory and your SD card. The model memory menu is easier to navigate too. Only memory slots with model settings saved to them will appear. You won't have to scroll through empty slots or move models around if one is deleted.

Because the DX18 Gen 2 uses the same software platform as the DX6 Gen 2, DX7 Gen 2 and DX9, you can share model setups with owners of those transmitters as well.

Stay up to date Register your DX18 transmitter and receive alerts whenever a new AirWare version is available.

Programming Features The DX18 has all the programming functions you need to fly everything from tiny collective pitch helis to competition sailplanes and giant-scale jets.

Max Out Your FunctionsBoth the DX18 and the AR9020 receiver it comes with have X-Plus™ channel expansion capabilities. This means you can add up to eight extra channels with an X-Plus channel expansion module (SPMXP8000 – sold separately). Just plug the module into the receiver, bind it and then assign the extra channels to any function you want.

Fly Smarter with Built-In Telemetry Built-in telemetry gives you real-time information on things like your model's battery voltage, signal quality, engine or motor temperature, airspeed, altitude and more. You can have the DX18 recite this information on demand using the programmable voice alerts. You also have the option of logging telemetry data to the transmitter’s SD card for review after the flight.

A Spektrum TM1000 telemetry module and telemetry sensors (all sold separately) are required. You will find there are Spektrum telemetry sensors for tracking just about any model function you can think of, and new ones are being added all the time.

Superior Ergonomics. Made to Fit the Way You Fly. The weight distribution and ergonomics of the DX18 have been optimized to fit the way you fly. The result is a sense of balance and comfort that perfectly complements the speed and precision of DSMX technology.

Issue: It has come to the attention of Horizon Hobby, LLC that some DX18G2 and DX18 Stealth Edition transmitters may have a reduction in performance at extreme ranges. Horizon Hobby performed extensive testing to confirm that the reduction in range takes place at extreme ranges well outside normal flying conditions for most conventional flying.

What To Do: Spektrum DX18G2 and DX18 Stealth Edition transmitters with a green dot in the battery compartment and on the box are not affected.

For Spektrum DX18G2 and DX18 Stealth Edition transmitters that do not have a green dot in the battery compartment and on the box, follow the steps listed below to perform a full range test. If the transmitter fails the full range test, please fill out the Repair Request Form found here. After completing and submitting the Repair Request Form, Horizon Hobby will E-mail a shipping label for you to use to return the transmitter. Typical turnaround time for a repair is 7–10 business days. You will not incur any fees or charges for the repair, if it is deemed necessary.

For customers outside of North America or Europe, please contact your local distributor.

Full Range Ground Test

Equipment Needed

1. DX18G2/Stealth Edition Transmitter.

2. Any Spektrum full-range receiver with servos attached (or an electric aircraft with full range receiver installed), together with the appropriate charged battery.

3. A small non-conductive (non-metal) stand or table approximately 30 inches (76.2 centimeters) tall (to place the transmitter on when testing).

4. Smart phone with GPS device for measuring distance.

Location

An open area that provides an uninterrupted direct line of sight for .6 miles

Process

1. Setting Failsafe-Failsafe will be used to determine if the signal is lost. If using an electric airplane, remove the propeller and bind the DX18G2/Stealth Edition transmitter to the full range receiver at low throttle. When bound, verify that failsafe is working by increasing the throttle position to a low RPM then turn off the transmitter. The motor should turn off indicting loss of signal.

2. If using a receiver and servo only, put the receiver in small a small cardboard box with the antenna taped verticality and the throttle servo located so that it’s easy to see. Bind the DX18G2/Stealth Edition to the full range receiver at low throttle. When bound, increase the throttle position to full throttle, then turn off the transmitter while observing the throttle servo. Verify that the throttle servo moves to the low-throttle position.

3. Place an approximately 30-inch (75 cm), non-conductive stand or table in an area that allows an unobstructed, line-of-sight view from the table to the area where the transmitter range test will be performed.4. Power on the transmitter and receiver, arm the ESC and/or confirm the throttle servo is operational. With propeller removed, increase the throttle position to a low RPM setting. If using a throttle servo only, increase the servo position to full throttle and note the location of the servo arm for later reference. At this throttle position, place the DX18G2/Stealth Edition transmitter on the table/stand.

5. Walk or drive the model/receiver 0.5 mile away from the operating transmitter. While facing the transmitter, and with an unobstructed line of sight view, with the model/receiver held at chest height, the motor should remain on at 0.5 miles. If using a receiver/servo only, the servo should remain in its noted full throttle location.

6. If at 0.5 miles the system goes into failsafe (Low throttle position), the radio should be returned to Horizon for service by following the above instructions.

3. Carefully wrap the transmitter in bubble wrap and pack the transmitter into a strong cardboard box, ensuring the transmitter will not move around in transit. DX18 Stealth Edition Only: Do not return the DX18 Stealth Edition Transmitter Case.

We apologize for this inconvenience. Horizon disclaims all liability and warranties for any consumer failing to act upon this product bulletin.